pISSN 1226-6051
eISSN 2508-786X
eISSN 2508-786X
Perceptions on consumers’ demand for TDR
| Question | Response | N | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of respondents | 208 | 100.0 | ||
| Awareness of consumers’ demand for TDR | Are you aware of consumers’ demand for TDR? | Don’t know at all | 50 | 24.0 |
| Don't Know | 67 | 32.2 | ||
| Know a little | 79 | 38.0 | ||
| Know very well | 12 | 5.8 | ||
| Do you agree with consumers’ demand for TDR? | Strongly disagree | 18 | 8.7 | |
| Disagree | 51 | 24.5 | ||
| Agree | 107 | 51.4 | ||
| Strongly agree | 32 | 15.4 | ||
| Do you agree that dispensing by an unqualified person is the reason for demanding TDR? | Strongly disagree | 12 | 5.8 | |
| Disagree | 56 | 26.9 | ||
| Agree | 98 | 47.1 | ||
| Strongly agree | 42 | 20.2 | ||
| Do you agree that dispensing in an unsanitary condition is the reason for demanding TDR? | Strongly disagree | 16 | 7.7 | |
| Disagree | 43 | 20.7 | ||
| Agree | 101 | 48.6 | ||
| Strongly agree | 48 | 23.1 | ||
| Perception of fundamental solution to consumers’ demand for TDR | Is TDR the best way to solve the problem of dispensing by an unqualified person? | Yes | 65 | 31.3 |
| No | 143 | 68.7 | ||
| What is the best way to solve the problem of dispensing by an unqualified person? | Strengthening compliance with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act at individual pharmacist level | 23 | 11.1 | |
| Strengthening inspection and self-regulation at the Pharmaceutical Association level | 61 | 29.3 | ||
| Strengthening inspection and administrative measures at government level | 86 | 41.3 | ||
| Introduction of pharmacy technician system | 36 | 17.3 | ||
| Others | 2 | 1.0 | ||
| Is TDR the best way to solve the problem of dispensing in an unsanitary condition? | Yes | 108 | 51.9 | |
| No | 100 | 48.1 | ||
| What is the best way to solve the problem of dispensing in an unsanitary condition? | Strengthening maintenance of hygiene at the individual pharmacy level | 67 | 32.2 | |
| Strengthening inspection and self-regulation at the Pharmaceutical Association level | 66 | 31.7 | ||
| Strengthening inspection and regulation at government level | 72 | 34.6 | ||
| Others | 3 | 1.5 | ||
TDR, transparent dispensing room